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Heat advisory likely as hot, humid weather takes hold in Madison

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 6:55pm
The hottest conditions should come between noon and 7 p.m., with some relief after 8 p.m.

Vote for your favorites in the Madison People's Choice awards

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 6:00pm
Do you have a favorite restaurant? Do you love your doctor or hair stylist?

This one thing is clear for the Brewers after brutal sweep in Pittsburgh

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 4:57pm
The Brewers just completed their best first half in franchise history, but there’s still no sugar coating it: They got their brakes beat off this weekend in Pittsburgh.

Brewers sputter to loss at Pittsburgh in final game before All-Star break

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 2:53pm
Milwaukee allowed 10 runs in the fourth inning and ended up swept in a three-game series against the Pirates over the weekend.

Lifelong Learner: How to change careers later in life

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 2:00pm
Whether by choice or necessity, more workers are making career moves in their 30s, 40s and 50s.

Brewers prospect takes center stage at MLB All-Star Weekend

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 11:27am
Jesús Made is known by many as Major League Baseball's top prospect. He's one of two Brewers prospects at this year's Futures Game.

Wisconsin Originals: Craig Culver served up Midwestern classics to the nation

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 11:10am
What started with a single store along Sauk City’s main drag has become a national company with more than 1,000 locations in 26 states.

Brewers acquire infielder from Astros to bolster depth

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 11:03am
Braden Shewmake faced a tall task with a team vying for playoff position as soon as he arrived in the Milwaukee locker room.

Push-ups at Wisconsin games win You Toon caption contest

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 9:55am
Winning line from Dane reader beats more than 50 entries.

Bystanders rescue 16-year-old boy from Iowa County lake

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 9:55am
Many law enforcement agencies responded and UW MedFlight was dispatched to the scene, 65 miles west of Madison.

Madison woman, 39, leads law enforcement on chase

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 8:50am
The chase began on the Beltline, and the woman was arrested on Madison's East Side.

ICE secrecy is risk to public safety in Wisconsin | Our view

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 6:40am
Federal agents may need an element of surprise to capture dangerous people wanted for serious crimes in Wisconsin.

Zorba Paster: Even a little daily movement can boost mood

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 5:45am
Simple steps like occasionally getting up from your desk at work can be helpful.

Brewers make most of first day of MLB draft with 4 picks

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 5:35am
With only two picks in the top 100 and four through the first four rounds, Milwaukee undoubtedly came out feeling like they got maximum value while addressing their usual priorities.

Milwaukee airport launches $4 skip-the-line bag-check system

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 5:25am
The system allows travelers to drop their checked bags at a station on the airport's upper level and skip the standard airline ticket counter on the lower level.

U.S. Supreme Court isn't under Donald Trump's control | Wayne Shockley

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 5:00am
Many people, including journalists, have been questioning the “legitimacy” of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Rebecca Cooke is best candidate to defeat Derrick Van Orden | Donna Swanson

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 5:00am
Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District race is extremely important and watched closely from around the country. But before the general election in November, we must choose the Democratic candidate to represent us against U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien.

Why didn't Tom Tiffany stop waste and fraud in Madison earlier? | Craig Weinhold

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 5:00am
Campaign ads by gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, claim he wants to clean out "waste and fraud" in Madison.

Real estate insiders are buying up starter homes in Madison | Lisa Veldran

Sun, 07/12/2026 - 5:00am
Congress just passed the historic "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act," declaring that “homes are for people, not corporations.” It bans giant investment firms from snapping up single-family houses. Yet right here in Madison, a hidden parallel is playing out…

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